Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV17-069
APPLICANT: Chris Sherman; c/o Jeffrey L. Brown, Atty.; 37 West Broad Street, Suite 460; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Single-unit dwelling.
FRANKLINTON AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site is zoned in the M, Manufacturing District. The requested Council variance will permit the conversion of an industrial building into a single-unit dwelling. The site is within the planning area of the West Franklin Plan (2014), which recommends “industrial” uses for this location. The proposal is supported by staff as current development patterns along the Glenwood corridor consist of small industrial buildings with interspersed residential structures and the adaptive reuse of the building will help retain character in the area.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3363.01, M-manufacturing district, of the Columbus City codes; for the property located at 244 SOUTH GLENWOOD AVENUE (43223), to permit a single-unit dwelling in the M, Manufacturing District (Council Variance # CV17-069).
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WHEREAS, by application # CV17-069, the owner of property at 244 SOUTH GLENWOOD AVENUE (43223), is requesting a Council Variance to permit a single-unit dwelling in the M, Manufacturing District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3363.01, M-manufacturing district, prohibits residential uses, while the applicant proposes a single-unit dwelling; and
WHEREAS, the Franklinton Area Commission recommends approval; and
WHEREAS, City Departments recommend approval of the requested variance because the current development patterns along the Glenwood corridor consist of small industrial buildings with interspersed residential structures, and the adaptive reuse of the building will help retain character in the area; and
WHEREAS, said ordinance requires separate submission for all applicable permits and Certificate of Occupancy for the proposed use; and
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